Migration guide

How to migrate from Google Search to SearXNG

Technical infrastructure migrations vary a lot depending on the tool — these are the general steps that apply to most cases.

1. 1

   Export your configuration and data from Google Search

   Check Google Search's documentation for exporting projects, configuration and integrations — the exact format depends on the service, but almost all offer some export path for paid accounts.

2. 2

   Prepare the SearXNG environment

   Deploy SearXNG in a staging environment first (not production) and replicate the base configuration before moving any real data.

3. 3

   Migrate in pieces and validate each one

   Move one project or integration at a time instead of all at once, checking that each piece works in SearXNG before moving on to the next.

4. 4

   Update integrations that depended on Google Search

   Any external service (CI/CD, webhooks, SDKs) that pointed at Google Search needs to be reconfigured to point at your new SearXNG instance.

These steps are a general guideline — the exact export menu can vary depending on Google Search's plan and version.